Distance from Houston to Washington, D.C.
1,959 km · 1,217 miles as the crow flies, about 2 h 57 min by air.
29.8200°, -95.3400° · America/Chicago
38.8995°, -77.0094° · America/New York
WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 1,957 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.
Houston to Washington, D.C. at a glance
| Straight-line distance | 1,959 km / 1,217 mi / 1,058 nmi |
|---|---|
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 57 min |
| Initial bearing | 54° (NE) |
| Halfway point | 34.703°, -86.677° |
| Houston coordinates | 29.82°, -95.34° |
| Washington, D.C. coordinates | 38.8995°, -77.0094° |
Time difference: Houston and Washington, D.C.. Local time: Houston · Washington, D.C.. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C..
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Houston from Washington, D.C.?
1,959 km (1,217 miles, 1,058 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.
How long is the flight from Houston to Washington, D.C.?
About 2 h 57 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.
Which direction is Washington, D.C. from Houston?
The great-circle route leaves Houston on an initial bearing of 54° (NE). The halfway point is near 34.70°, -86.68°.